Today was the Sabbath for them. So, we had breakfast like normal at 7:30 am. Then, we headed to just hang out with the kids before the service. I learned some more Swahili from Danson and Nash. They love teaching me and I'm so glad they love it. But, at 8:30 the service started. We started with singing hymns and the kids could go up to the front and sing to everyone if they wanted. It was amazing to see all the people in the room just worshiping the Lord. We sang and listened to kids sing for the first hour.
For the second hour, we listened to testimonies. During this, my heart was broken for all of these kids. Nash talked about how the Lord is always good. He is only 14, but he has the spiritual maturity of an 18 year old. His mom died when he was young and his dad was a drunk. This is how most of these kids stories start. But, the Lord is always good because he made it to Fiwagoh.
After some more testimonies, we had a short 10 minute break...but on African time. (So more like 30 minutes haha) After the break, we headed to small groups for a lesson. Joshua talked about how you always need to know who is in your "boat"...meaning life. He talked about how you need to cast off the trouble makers to truly know the Prince of PEACE. Before he talked, we sang a song over 3 times. Thankfully, I knew the song. I love hearing all their voices just praising their Creator.
After 4 hours of praising the Lord, we went on a nature walk. I was with the "juniors" (who are the youngest kids). When we got halfway done with the walk, it started POURING. I had a little boy named John on my back because his little legs can't carry him too long. All the kids started running home, but I just accepted the fact that I'm gonna get SOAKED. The rain was SO hard and came down tilted. But it was definitely a memory.
That's pretty much what happened today. I really want to elaborate but then I'd be writing pages. These kids and this day have left an imprint on my heart forever and ever.
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